PolicyBlogITheArcofNorthCarolina

(August 10, 2017) Today, The Arc of North Carolina issued a statement regarding the release of the proposed program design for Medicaid Managed Care from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). A document was released on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 that highlights ways in which the current Medicaid program will transition to Medicaid managed care focusing on whole-person centered care.

The Department of Health and Human Services has released a detailed proposed program design for transforming the state Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs to managed care. DHHS issued its proposed program design to ensure stakeholders have an opportunity to comment on managed care specifics. Comments are being accepted through Sept. 8, 2017.

It looks like we are rushing toward the finish line with the likelihood that we will see a “skinny” repeal bill put up for a vote. There will be machinations; sturm und drang; amendments galore; but when it comes down to it, there will likely be a vote on a bill that repeals three things: the individual mandate, the business mandate, and the medical devices tax. Don’t be fooled that this is nothing. Here’s what this would do:

On Tuesday, June 6th, advocates from across the state participated in a pop up rally to bring awareness to the proposed federal budget that would decimate Medicaid. Click below to check out the pictures from the event. AND DON'T FORGET TO CONTINUE ADVOCATING AGAINST THESE PROPOSED CUTS! #SaveMedicaid

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Arc released a video which highlights how the House-passed cut to Medicaid funding negatively impact people with disabilities’ ability to live independently. The video features a conversation with Linda and her son, Javi, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Javi has autism and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition that affects connective tissues in the body and causes joint dislocations, bleeding, pain and fatigue. He has had multiple painful surgeries over the past decade and requires medication and other therapies to live independently. Due to his Medicaid-funded medical treatment and supports, Javi was able to attend college and graduate with skills that he can take into the workforce. If federal Medicaid funding is cut, Javi risks losing the supports he needs to be able to work in the community and live at home.